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IPC-8401 - Standard Only

Guidelines for In-Mold Electronics

Document #:
IPC-8401
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  10/22/2024
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-8401 standard provides guidelines for In-Mold Electronics (IME) manufacturing processes, part structures, candidate materials, and production test methods. In-Mold Electronics integrates printed electronics and electrical components into injection molded plastics, creating a three-dimensional smart molded structure. IME technology uses mass production processes, materials, and components. IME...
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IPC-8981 - Standard Only

Quality and Reliability of E-Textile Wearables

Document #:
IPC-8981
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  04/10/2025
Language
English
Current Revision
This standard defines classification levels and testing thresholds to assess the reliability of e-textile wearables in their intended end-use environments. It establishes baseline criteria for evaluating durability under mechanical stressors—such as abrasion, flexing, and UV exposure—and environmental conditions including perspiration, washing, water/saltwater, alkalis, and acids. Supported by 14...
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IPC-HERMES-9852 - Version 1.6 - Standard Only

The Global Standard for Machine-to-Machine Communication in SMT Assembly

Document #:
IPC/HERMES-9852
Revision
1.6
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  08/28/2024
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-Hermes-9852 standard provides a state-of-the-art communication protocol for machine-to-machine communication for surface-mount technology. Used with IPC-2591, Connected Factory Exchange, IPC-HERMES-9852 can assist any electronics manufacturer, large or small, to align their companies with smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0. Version 1.6 includes updates to SendBoardInfo and capabilities...
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IPC-6904 - Standard Only

Qualification and Performance Specification for Printed Electronics on Rigid Substrates

Document #:
IPC-6904
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  07/09/2024
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-6904 standard establishes and defines the qualification and performance requirements for printed electronics and their forms of component mounting and interconnecting structures on rigid substrates. The substrate can be conductive, semiconductive or nonconductive.
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IPC-2591 - Version 2.0 - Standard Only

Connected Factory Exchange (CFX)

Document #:
IPC-2591
Revision
2.0
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  03/10/2025
Language
English
Current Revision
This standard establishes the requirements for the omnidirectional exchange of information between manufacturing processes and associated host systems for assembly manufacturing. This standard applies to communication between all executable processes in the manufacture of printed board assemblies, automated, semiautomated and manual, and is applicable to related mechanical assembly and...
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IPC-9716 - Standard Only

Requirements for Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) Process Control for Printed Board Assemblies

Document #:
IPC-9716
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  01/10/2025
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-9716 provides requirements for automated optical inspection (AOI) systems to define, set up, establish, and apply process control for manufacturing printed board assemblies, including general and specific process and AOI system conditions. Requirements include inspection parameters, lighting conditions, calibration, detectability, resolution, threshold limits, program setups, measurement...
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IPC-9271 - Standard Only

Guidelines for In System Programming

Document #:
IPC-9271
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  09/30/2025
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-9271 standard provides guidelines for device-level In-System Programming (ISP) as part of electronics assembly process. The standard addresses PCB design for ISP, fundamental characteristics when selecting an ISP programmer and the integration of the programmer in the production environment, including: fixtures, software, mechanical and process integration methodologies to increase...
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IPC-2591 - Version 1.7 - Standard Only

Connected Factory Exchange (CFX)

Document #:
IPC-2591
Revision
1.7
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  08/24/2023
Language
English
Current Revision
This standard establishes the requirements for the omnidirectional exchange of information between manufacturing processes and associated host systems for assembly manufacturing. This standard applies to communication between all executable processes in the manufacture of printed board assemblies, automated, semiautomated and manual, and is applicable to related mechanical assembly and...
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IPC-1792 - Standard Only

Standard for the Management and Mitigation of Cybersecurity Incidents in the Manufacturing Industry Supply Chain

Document #:
IPC-1792
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  01/27/2023
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-1792 standard establishes requirements for companies to provide assurance that their products have been manufactured in cybersecure environments, ensuring that there has been no risk of impact to the product due to any cybersecurity incident. IPC-1792 requirements specify actions that need to be taken if a cybersecurity incident is detected, identifying all possible affected products.
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IPC-5262 - Standard Only

Design, Critical Process and Acceptance Requirements for Polymeric Applications

Document #:
IPC-5262
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  10/17/2022
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-5262 prescribes the minimum design, critical process and acceptance requirements for the application of polymeric materials to electrical/electronic components, modules, printed wiring assemblies and other elements thereof. The intent of IPC-5262 is to establish a baseline of requirements, procedures, practices and process attributes based on lessons learned and best practices that have...

IPC-5704 - Standard Only

Cleanliness Requirements for Unpopulated Printed Boards

Document #:
IPC-5704
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  01/27/2010
Language
English
Current Revision
Printed board quality encompasses many parameters, cleanliness being one important parameter. This document defines the recommended general requirements for the cleanliness of unpopulated (bare) single, double-sided and multilayer printed boards. Coverage is given to Ion Chromatography (IC) testing and Ionic cleanliness testing for process control. 6 pages. Released December 2009.

IPC-5703 - Standard Only

Cleanliness Guidelines for Printed Board Fabricators

Document #:
IPC-5703
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  05/17/2013
Language
English
Current Revision
Printed board cleanliness has historically been an unknown factor in the quality assessment of unpopulated (bare) printed boards; this has often been attributed to a lack of understanding of materials and processes. This document addresses the various printed board fabrication processes and how each may impact, directly or indirectly, the final cleanliness of packaged bare printed boards and...

IPC-5701 - Standard Only

Users Guide for Cleanliness of Unpopulated Printed Boards

Document #:
IPC-5701
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  07/01/2003
Language
English
Current Revision
Tackling PCB cleanliness is a tough job; residues on printed circuit boards are directly related to the reliability of the produced hardware and can result in serious failures if not known or monitored. But how do you measure "cleanliness"? How clean is "clean"? The IPC-5701 provides guidance into how these issues should be approached and specified in purchasing documents, addressing levels of...

IPC-5702 - Standard Only

Guidelines for OEMs in Determining Acceptable Levels of Cleanliness of Unpopulated Printed Boards

Document #:
IPC-5702
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  06/01/2007
Language
English
Current Revision
Every electronics manufacturer, whether an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company, must determine if the unpopulated printed boards entering the assembly process have an adequate level of cleanliness. The question of “how clean is clean enough?” is one that has no definitive answer, as there is no "golden number" for board cleanliness. The issue...

IPC-4563 - Standard Only

Resin Coated Copper Foil for Printed Boards Guideline

Document #:
IPC-4563
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  02/11/2008
Language
English
Current Revision
This guideline covers the requirements for resin coated copper foil intended for use in the formation of high density interconnect surface microvias for printed boards and printed board assemblies. 19 pages. Released November 2007.
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IPC-4555 - Standard Only

Performance Specification for High Temperature Organic Solderability Preservatives (OSP) for Printed Boards

Document #:
IPC-4555
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  05/31/2022
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-4555 standard covers the requirements and testing for organic solderability preservatives (OSP) processes for printed boards to be used primarily for electrical and electronic circuits. Details for lead free soldering are covered in IPC-4555

IPC-2551 - Standard Only

International Standard for Digital Twins

Document #:
IPC-2551
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  01/13/2021
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-2551 standard is part of the IPC Factory of the Future standards establishing the IPC Digital Twin, which is comprised of the Digital Twin Product, Digital Twin Manufacturing and Digital Twin Lifecycle frameworks. Within the Digital Twin Architecture, the IPC-2551 standard stipulates and defines Digital Twin properties, types, complexities and readiness levels. The IPC Digital Twin...
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IPC-9257 - Standard Only

Requirements for Electrical Testing of Flexible Printed Electronics

Document #:
IPC-9257
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  03/08/2021
Language
English
Current Revision
The IPC-9257 standard assists in selecting the test equipment, test parameters, test data and fixturing required to perform electrical test(s) on flexible printed electronics. Electrical testing of flexible printed electronics ensures conformance to electrical design requirements specified in IPC-6902. The IPC-9257 standard defines different levels of testing available to achieve this purpose.

IPC-9241 - Standard Only

Guidelines for Microsection Preparation

Document #:
IPC-9241
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  01/13/2017
Language
English
Current Revision
This standard is intended as a guideline in the proper preparation of a metallographic sample (microsection) of a printed board. The finished microsection is used for evaluating the quality of the laminate system and plated structures (e.g. PTHs and vias). Microsection sample preparation is regarded by many as a highly developed skill. The guidelines in this standard discuss the many variables and...
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IPC-2901 - Standard Only

Pb-free Design and Assembly Implementation Guide

Document #:
IPC/PERM-2901
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  02/14/2018
Language
English
Current Revision
The European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) legislation has had a profound impact on the electronics industry. One of the restricted substances, lead (Pb), is commonly used in alloys with tin for component finishes, printed board finishes and solders. Pb-free materials directly affect product performance, reliability and service life in many ways. There have been numerous...

IPC-4121 - Standard Only

Guidelines for Selecting Core Construction for Multilayer Printed Wiring Board Applications

Document #:
IPC-4121
Revision
Original Version
Product Type
Standard Only
Released:  01/01/2000
Language
English
Current Revision
IPC-4121 provides industry-approved guidelines for selecting core constructions for multilayer printed wiring boards (PWBs). The specification sheets in the document categorize the different core constructions by laminate type and nominal thickness. The constructions are rated for characteristics such as dielectric constant (DK), dimensional stability (DS), flatness, smoothness and drillability...
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IPC-9242: Guidelines for Microsection Evaluation

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IPC-A-630A: Acceptability Standard for Manufacture, Inspection, and Testing of Electronic Enclosures

IPC-4556A: Specification for Electroless Nickel/Electroless Palladium/ Immersion Gold (ENEPIG) Plating for Printed Boards

IPC-7527A: Requirements for Solder Paste Application

IPC-4204C: Flexible Metal-Clad Dielectrics for Use in Fabrication of Flexible Printed Boards

IPC-J-STD-002F: Solderability Tests for Component Leads, Terminations, Lugs, Terminals and Wires

IPC-4101F: Specifications for Base Materials for Rigid and Multilayer Printed Boards

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IPC-2223F: Sectional Design Standard for Flexible/Rigid-Flexible Printed Boards

IPC-HDBK-9798A: Handbook and Guide to Supplement IPC-9797

IPC-WP-011: Guidance for Strain Gage Limits for Assemblies

J-STD-046A: Customer Notification Standard for Product/Process Changes by Electronic Product Suppliers

J-STD-048A: Notification Standard for Product Discontinuance

IPC-T-50P: Terms and Definitions for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits

IPC-1401B: Corporate Social Responsibility Management System Standard

IPC -1751B: Generic Requirements for Declaration Process Management

IPC-6013F: Qualification and Performance Specification for Flexible/Rigid-Flexible Printed Boards

IPC-4413 - Am1: Specification for Finished Fabric Woven from Low Dk Glass for Printed Boards